India, US remain engaged on trade as most exports face 10% forced

India, US remain engaged on trade as most exports face 10% forced-labour tariff plus normal duties Around 70% of India’s exports to the US face the new 10% Section 301 tariff, while a separate Senate bill threatens additional duties of up to 100%. By Abhimanyu Sharma A senior Commerce Ministry official has indicated that India and the US remain engaged on trade issues, with New Delhi closely monitoring developments as Indian exporters navigate a new US tariff regime and the prospect of further duties linked to Russian oil purchases. Indian exports currently face a 10% Section 301 forced-labour tariff in…